This gentleman is the son of John Hardy. He was associated with his brothers, Thomas, Hugh, and William, in clearing and cultivating the farm in Washington Township. He was born on the 7th of March, 1825, at the old homestead in Janiata County, Penn., and accompanied his father’s family to Carroll County, Ind., at the age of thirteen years. In early life, he developed an inclination for mechanical pursuits, and when about eighteen years of age, entered upon an apprenticeship at the carpenter’s trade. Later in Life, he was extensively engaged in bridge building, but subsequently abandoned this pursuit and returned to the farm in Washington Township, taking part in its cultivation. He was thus engaged at the outbreak of the late rebellion. Leaving the peaceful pursuits of farm life, he entered the service of his country with all the patriotism and ardor of a man in his prime, enrolling his name among the members of Company A, Twenty-fourth Indiana Battery. He was at once elected Second Lieutenant of his company, and during his term of service rose, by successive promotions, to the office of Captain. He was a brave soldier and a kind officer, and won the regard and good will of superiors and subalterns alike. He honorably discharged in 1865, at the close of the rebellion, and after several years passed in various localities, finally located in Logansport, Ind., where he is now engaged as one of the proprietors of an extensive oil-mill.
He was married, in 1859, to Miss Eveline, daughter of John Scott, an early settler of Carroll County. This union was blessed by one son – Eddy -- who still survives. Mrs. Hardy is an estimable lady, and a favorite in the social circle, sharing with her husband the high regard in which he is held by all.
County Coordinator: Suzy Sprague suzyq.wa@worldnet.att.net